Apres Ski French Toast
Description
This French toast is a great way to celebrate winter. The orange flavor stimulates the senses and adds comfort and warmth after a great morning of skiing. Serve with freshly squeezed or high calcium orange juice to get that extra boost, and top with pure maple syrup or a sprinkle of icing sugar.
Ingredients
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4 slices multigrain bread
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2 eggs
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3/4 cup milk
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1 teaspoon orange juice
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2 teaspoons grated orange zest
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon white sugar
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 tablespoon ground nutmeg
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2 teaspoons light butter
Directions
1
Place bread in a flat bottomed dish. Whisk together the eggs, milk, orange juice, orange zest, vanilla, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a mixing bowl. Pour egg mixture over bread, and refrigerate until bread absorbs the liquid, about 10 minutes.
2
Melt butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place bread into skillet. Cook until golden, about 3 minutes per side.